charro

A traditional Mexican horseman, whose embroidered suit and wide sombrero are national symbols.

In simple English: A traditional Mexican cowboy.

• The charros led the parade down the street.

Charreada, the competitive riding tradition, is practiced across California’s Central Valley and Southern California.

Track

Spanish & Chicano

Region

Statewide

Part of speech

noun

• colonia
• paisa
• down